I was invited to dinner at Thaiburi this week. While Thaiburi is not a vegan restaurant, they have menu items that are vegan as-is or can be made vegan with modifications. Their menu professes, “We started Thaiburi to be more than just a restaurant. It’s our way of inviting you into our hometown. Every dish tells a story and we’re proud to share the taste of where we come from with every bite.” We ordered a few things to share, and as always, the appetizers were my favorite part.
Whether you call it “Fairy Floss” or “Cotton Candy,” it’s been a nostalgic favorite since its debut in 1904. The first commercial cotton candy traces back to 1904 at the first ever World’s Fair, where a confectioner and Dentist teamed up to bring the treat to the masses. In 2025, Bless from Sweet-Remix is bringing the 209 its first woman-owned, organic, kosher, vegan, and artificial-free cotton candy!
The first Chili’s opened in Texas in 1975 as a popular burger restaurant. It began to expand, later becoming “Chili’s Bar & Grill”, and by the 90s, had emerged as an iconic national chain. Recently, sales have increased specifically due to the virality of their value menu items, including the ‘Triple Dipper’ dish, and their ‘3 For Me’ deal. The ‘3 For Me’ deal is a selection of Chili’s menu items for just $10.99, including a main, side, and starter. Is there a Vegan Chili’s ‘3 For Me’ option? Yes- but with menu modifications.
I’m Tiffany Tiwater, better known as Your Neighborhood Vegan, and it’s my 20th veganniversary!
Since going vegan in 2005, I’ve tried PLENTY of plant-based products and recipes. In 2020, I was inspired to launch a review blog by the wave of new vegan innovations and a desire to spotlight new favorites.
I answered a a series of questions, thanks to your submissions. Read along to see my replies!
